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Distance from Porto to Shanghai

Straight line

10,498 km
6,523 mi · 5,668 NM

By road

12,666 km
7,870 mi

Travel time

147 h 36 min
flight ≈ 13 h 37 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Porto from Shanghai?

Porto (Portugal) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 10,498 km in a straight line, that is 6,523 miles or 5,668 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Porto to Shanghai is 12,666 km (7,870 miles), about 147 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Porto, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). The route crosses from Portugal into China. The halfway point is at 59.7863°, 64.1941°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 37 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Porto from Shanghai?

By road it is 12,666 km (7,870 miles) from Porto to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 10,498 km (6,523 miles).

How long is the drive from Porto to Shanghai?

About 147 h 36 min on the fastest route (12,666 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Porto?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Porto, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Porto to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 37 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.